1967: Charles William Smith, Jr. served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Chile in Melipilla, Santiago beginning in 1967

Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Charles William Smith, Jr. can be contacted at cwsjrphx1ahotmaildcom

Country of Service: Chile

Training Group: Chile 27

Cities you served in: Melipilla, Santiago

Arrival Year: 1967

Departure Year: 1970

Work Description:

INDAP in Melipilla living in a co op calle Carmen Bajo. Then moved into Santiago and worked in SAG's Communications Division. We produced how-to pamphlets for farmers, including planting pinos. Traveled throughout Chile mounting SAG exhibits at Provincial Agricultural Shows.

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Had a career in non profit Community and Public Relations for the American Red Cross, Unied Way, American Cancer Society and Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix area.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

I have thought of it every day of my life. It will always be the foundation of my life.

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